Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Western United States
Types
Melissa officinalis
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Lemonbalm
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
mélisse
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
CITRAGO
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Lemonbalm and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.